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Two arrested at Thornton bullfight

One suspected of choking investigator; the other of inciting riot

By Ross Farrow
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Monday, June 1, 2009 8:09 AM PDT

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Two men were arrested on Friday after one of them allegedly choked an officer from an organization known as Animal Cruelty Investigations who was checking allegations that bulls in Thornton's bullfighting stadium were being stabbed in their backs with nails, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department.

The alleged incident took place at about 7 p.m. at the bullfighting stadium on North Sacramento Boulevard in Thornton.


Darren Nunes

Darren Ponceano Nunes, 23, was arrested on suspicion of battery and assault with a deadly weapon likely to produce great bodily harm. Cesar Simoes Rocha, 38, is suspected of resisting arrest, assault on a peace officer and inciting a riot, according to the sheriff's department.

Officials from the sheriff's department and Animal Cruelty Investigations said on Sunday that they don't know whether Nunes and Rocha live in the Thornton area or whether they came from out of town to put on Friday's bullfight.

It was not known on Sunday who sponsored the bullfight, but sheriff's spokesman Les Garcia said that information is expected to be available today.


Cesar Rocha

The incident took place when Animal Cruelty Investigations, a state-licensed organization based in Los Angeles County, was told that illegal bullfighting was going to take place on Friday in Thornton. Bullfighting is one of the major events each October during the annual Portuguese festival.

Animal Cruelty Investigations is looking into whether illegal bullfighting took place in Thornton, said ACI spokeswoman Jane Garrison.

"It's illegal to have bullfights in California," Garrison said.

It's illegal even if the fight is bloodless and only Velcro is used as a substitute for the sword used in international bullfights, unless it's proven to be part of a religious ceremony, she said. However, it's even worse if nails are used in the Velcro to stab the bulls, Garrison added.

Nunes allegedly placed the ACI officer into a choke hold when the officer tried to seize the bandoleras — a long stick reportedly containing nail — used to control the bulls, according to the sheriff's department. The officer told deputies he began losing consciousness while being choked.

Several bandoleras were thrown into the bull ring, and a large, hostile crowd gathered around the animal officer, according to a preliminary sheriff's report.

When deputies attempted to control the situation, Rocha attacked deputies, the report said.

ACI is an organization under the umbrella of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Garrison said.

Contact reporter Ross Farrow at rossf@lodinews.com.

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Mainframe wrote on Jun 7, 2009 4:36 PM:

" Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:20 PM:

" Midtowner, if you want to complain about an imported spectator sport that has no place in our society, start with soccer. It's boring as heck to watch, practically excruciating."

It all depends on what you like, isn't it, Cogito? I would take a soccer match anyday over a football or baseball game. Geez, baseball... talk about a snooze fest! "

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Mainframe wrote on Jun 7, 2009 4:33 PM:

" midtowner: What sport do you coach? "

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Mainframe wrote on Jun 7, 2009 4:32 PM:

" mike wrote on Jun 6, 2009 5:07 AM:

" Midtowner; Bullfighting(Spanish/Portuguese) is a sport with gifted athletes."

I agree with you, Mike. "

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mike wrote on Jun 6, 2009 6:40 PM:

" Midtowner; tiddlywinks is a past time not a sport. IMO. while I am unsure what you're referring to in the "soaking themselves in booze" comment, I would suggest allowing your "players" the occasional drink to ease the pain of those tedious training sessions and your obvious abrasive demeanor. "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 6, 2009 3:15 PM:

" mike: bullfighting is a tradition, not a sport. The sport I coach trains up to 5 hours a day 12 months a year. In my sport the athletes don't soak themselves with booze before a competition. You are an idiot. "

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mike wrote on Jun 6, 2009 5:07 AM:

" Midtowner; Bullfighting(Spanish/Portuguese) is a sport with gifted athletes. I wonder what professional sport it is you purport to coach? "

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Socrates wrote on Jun 4, 2009 2:10 PM:

" I hope to attend a Portuguese bull event in the future! "

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pooreastside wrote on Jun 3, 2009 10:09 PM:

" Oh yes, forgot to answer the question. I wouldn't dream of fishing, so sorry no hypocrit here. "

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pooreastside wrote on Jun 3, 2009 10:07 PM:

" 9:11am, yes the biggest looney of all is already out. lol "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:11 AM:

" I can see the looneys are already out this morning! lol!

pooreastside...I don't remember seeing any charges of animal cruelty in this matter...did you?! Also, I don't recall there being any proof provided to show that the bulls at that event were bleeding-did you? Maybe it's just me, but if a nail was pierced into the skin of any living being, wouldn't their be blood. By the way....do you fish? If so then you are a HYPOCRIT!

Midtowner-love the nickname you gave by the way-shows what great character you have.BRAVO! I don't recall saying anything about bullfighting being a sport do you? I compared it by stating that many sports in america were contributed by different cultures-i never said that bullfighting was one of them. "

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pooreastside wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:26 AM:

" Redonkulous, you do not speak for everyone. Bull fighting is not a fun event for all Americans. As you wave your flag, remember another American right-freedom of speech. I have just as much right to this freedom as you do, so just because I don't agree with you don't even tell me to stay out of it and that I don't know what I'm talking about. Animal cruelty is just that. Nails going into someone's body, animal or human is no picnic. "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 2, 2009 8:24 PM:

" reconidiot: I am a professional sports coach. Bull fighting is not a sport. You have obviously missed my point, too bad your are shallow and ignorant. "

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Lodian wrote on Jun 2, 2009 5:14 PM:

" jbhiker: Are you a vegetarian? "

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jbhiker wrote on Jun 2, 2009 5:08 PM:

" redonkulous said:-The event was held on behalf of the SES Portugese Hall in Elk Grove for their annual Holy Ghost Portuguese Festa.

Someone tell me how to rationalize torturing one of God's creatures to death in the name of God?!? So are you saying Torture with intent to kill is OK as long as GOD or ALLAH wills it? We can suspend our Humanity as long as it fill the Priest's or Mullah's purse with gold?
I have a word for you and your Festa:
Koo-koo-ca-choo! "

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Lodian wrote on Jun 2, 2009 4:17 PM:

" o português fantástico "

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Lodian wrote on Jun 2, 2009 4:14 PM:

" Cogito wrote "Everyone should attend, it's a very cool thing."

I agree! "

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Lodian wrote on Jun 2, 2009 4:12 PM:

" dyan wrote on Jun 2, 2009 1:45 PM:

" If they want to fight bull, they should attend as meeting of the Galt city counsel. "


Geez, hittin' Happy Hour early there, dyan? "

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dyan wrote on Jun 2, 2009 1:45 PM:

" If they want to fight bull, they should attend as meeting of the Galt city counsel. "

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Gator wrote on Jun 2, 2009 12:26 PM:

" Cogito, College Rugby is one thing world cup is another…Present Day NFL
doesn’t rank with the toughness of the 50’s or 60’s. I would love to see one of the New Kids take a head Slap like LC Greenwood gave or a hit from the
likes of Jack Lambert, Mean Joe Green, Dick Butkus, you know the drill…
here is a link that says it all… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8v-qZFVYnc&feature=related.. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 2, 2009 7:57 AM:

" Wow look at all the fun I missed when I logged off yesterday! Lol! I am glad to see so many supporters of the portuguese culture. People like midtowner just don't get it. They live in the bubble called 1950! Cogito hit it on the head, many sports we celebrate today in america were intergrated from other cultures. Hey isn't golf, a scottish sport?! Oh and baseball was actually brought to the states by the british and irish! So I guess midtowner isn't much of a sports supporter either. The bullfights are legal. Do your research people! And please, if you have never been to a bloodless bullfight, please don't comment...you have no clue what you are talking about. "

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ledman wrote on Jun 2, 2009 1:08 AM:

" In sports like Bullfighting and Rodeo is there is no whistle to stop the action. These Mexican fighting bulls are not dairy cows, step into a ring and they will try to kill you. The Bullfighters and Forcados (like Turlock's Suicide Squad) are trained and the front position is only for experienced members of the team. This is a very interesting/entertaining sport and I don't agree with the claim of animal cruelty. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 9:58 PM:

" Gator, I left out 275 pounds! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 9:57 PM:

" Gator, the reason soccer is so popular throughout the world, is because they don't have the NFL, NBA or MLB. Plus, all you need is a ball, or something like it. No sophisticated expensive equipment or complicated rules. It's tailor made for the third world. As for Rugby, I agree it's a cool sport. But if you think it's faster or tougher than the NFL you're kidding yourself. You don't see 6'5" men who can run a 4.4 40 yard dash smashing into each other, heads down, at full speed. There's a lot of arm tackling. If they do collide, they usually don't get up. Football players are bigger, stronger, and faster. Plus, the fact they wear helmets and pads makes for a lot more violent sport. Just the way America likes it. "

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PAL wrote on Jun 1, 2009 9:12 PM:

" I think we have lost sight of what this is about. This is about something that we believe does not hurt the bull then finding that they are actually being stabbed by a nail in a stick. If this is true then those people need to be arrested and prosecuted for animal cruelty.
I have been to the bullfights since I was young and they are very entertaining, took my kids and grandchild and hope to again. But not at the cost of the bull being hurt. "

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Gator wrote on Jun 1, 2009 8:38 PM:

" After two Portuguese Girls I got it right the 3rd time I married an Italian and haven’t looked back!! The bloodless Bull fights are just that…I love the PBR and they always complain on how the Bulls are treated, let me tell you
We should be treated so good…Now about soccer if it is so boring why does
It out draw our Football, baseball and basketball combined. Next year The
World Rugby Cup will be held in New Zealand…Rugby it’s every thing
American Football wishes it was… Faster, tougher, played for 90 min and without Pads… "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 6:08 PM:

" ledman, we'll feed him some sopas and some sweetbread and maybe he'll see the light! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 6:04 PM:

" Ledman, my sport is sparring with people like midtowner. I'll never convince his narrow mind that this is a fun event for all Americans, and that he should go. Those suicide squad guys are worth the price of admission alone. You know they must always tell the new guy "the place to be is in front". "

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ledman wrote on Jun 1, 2009 5:52 PM:

" Cogito, you are fighting a losing battle with midtowner. Not because you are wrong, but because midtowner doesn't understand. I married into a 100% Azorean family years ago. I have attended many Bloodless Bullfights and the bull is usually the ONLY participant not seriously injured. This is really Portuguese Bowling, as grown men stand in front of a charging bull and try to stop it. They usually get blown up and really what's not to like about that! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 5:08 PM:

" Midtowner, Christmas and Easter are not American Holidays either. Those were brought here with the Europeans. So, if you celebrate them, you are doing just what you are condemning here. Telling others that their religious holidays don't belong here. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:25 PM:

" Oh, and how about the Olympic Games, why should we waste so much time and effort on a Greek tradition. That must really chap your hide! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:20 PM:

" Midtowner, if you want to complain about an imported spectator sport that has no place in our society, start with soccer. It's boring as heck to watch, practically excruciating. Like golf on the radio. "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:14 PM:

" Honestly, look at what you are defending, a simulated bull fight. No matter if the bulls are injured, or not, has no bearing on what is being portrayed. Is it okay to simulate genital mutilation because it is acceptable in another culture, of course not! This is America and bull fights are not part of our culture. Don't give me this bullcrap about melting pot and woven fabric either. It has never been accepted as an American ritual, religious or not. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 4:14 PM:

" LodiBoy, these bullfights are not illegal in California. They are part of a well organized business that performs at Portuguese festa's everywhere. If you want a ticket to the next one, call the "Lady of Fatima" church, or organization, in Thornton. They'll hook you, and anyone else who want's to go, right up. Go on www.fatimahall.com and you can take a look at the bullring yourself. "

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lodi boy wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:44 PM:

" Kidding. It's illegal to have any animals fighting in California. Did they honestly think they'd be able to hide 2 bulls?

Or did they ask them: "Hey bulls - try to keep it down and bloodiness at minimum." "

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lodi boy wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:42 PM:

" Let me get this straight-
The bulls are illegal in California because they aren't citizens? "

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albertp86 wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:23 PM:

" With all of the things that happen in our world today, portuguese people are a group who stays out of the headlines. You dont see them creating havoc and involved in crime scenes. They are for the most part a hard working type of people who are very close to their heritage. Portuguese people should not be thrown under the bus for bullfighting, which is legal by the way in California as long as its sponsered in conjunction with a religious organization. This bad publicity should have never happend and the animal rights guy could have been much more graceful in his approach. "

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illegalinLodi wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:00 PM:

" I love bullfights, and dogfights, too! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 2:49 PM:

" Redonkulous is right. When a culture integrates into American society, we don't require they denounce where they come from. Their traditions, woven into the fabric of America along with traditions from other countries, are one of the things that makes us great. Sure there are some who don't seem to put America first, but that's not what I find with the Portuguese. My best man in my wedding is a Portuguese immigrant. I am in a real estate partnership with another 100% Portuguese friend. They are two of the most loyal, hard working, generous Americans I know. AND they robustly celebrate their culture. This half Swede, half Brit feels honored to participate with my friends. No one forces their culture down my throat. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 2:34 PM:

" Pooreastside..stay out of it. You don't know what you are talking about. I support all cultures but I am AMERICAN, I wave the american flag-NO OTHER, salute the American flag and proudly hold my hand over my heart during our National Anthem. Don't talk to me about patriotism. Midtowner obviously has something against those who arn't anglo and who don't fly the flag. All I said was that it was sad that traditions that some have carried out in this nation for many years are being crucified by people like ACI. My family memebers proudly served in the military for this country and retired from those respective branches. This convo is about bloodless bullfighting...you want to start another thread about immigration.....go ahead-it's a never ending battle. "

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pooreastside wrote on Jun 1, 2009 1:33 PM:

" midtowner-right on.
Cogito and Redonkulous do you really learn about different cultures by celebrating foreign holidays. How many of them wave American flags on Fourth of July, Memorial Day, etc. to understand America? Do you?
Living on the eastside I counted 8 flags between East Maple and East Pine. Those were all American houses but one.
Visit little Mexico (east side) sometime during an American Holiday. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 1:32 PM:

" I don't recall ever comparing this to an American holiday.....cogito, do you? This midtowner is really something huh!

Koo-koo-ca-choo! "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 1:02 PM:

" I eat ethnic food because it tastes good not too celebrate a chosen culture. What pisses me off is when you people equate foreign rituals and traditions with American holidays. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:53 PM:

" Midtowner, that freedom includes celebrating Cinco De Mayo if one wishes, or St. Patricks Day if one wishes, or watching a bloodless bull fight at a Portuguese Festa if I wish. When you go out to eat Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, German food, etc. aren't you celebrating those cultures? Wouldn't you agree? Or would you take away my freedom to do so? Lastly, green beer is just regular beer with green food coloring in it. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:50 PM:

" Midtowner......I am a 6th generation american who happens to be german/italian. I am married to a wonderful man who is Portuguese/French...I do not need to shun the amazing cultures and traditions around me to honor those who sacrified to make this country great. Grow up and stop with your Right-Wing Neo-Christian BS. I am begining to feel ashamed to be republican. Have you ever considered the fact that many of those individuals who have sacrified for you to have your freedom of speech were of these cultures and celebrated holidays such as Cinco De Mayo and St. Patty's Day? You are pathetic. "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:29 PM:

" I do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, St. Bastille Day etc. I do celebrate Independence Day (July 4th), Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Christmas, Easter, President's Day and Labor Day. It is about FREEDOM and the ones who sacrificed their lives for it! Green beer sucks! "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:21 PM:

" Midtowner, I would buy you a green beer on St. Patrick's Day, but I guess you don't participate. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:17 PM:

" Midtowner, it IS an "American tradition" to me to celebrate the cultures of my friends. I get to know more about them, and share in their pride of their colorful ancestry. If you want, you can go and try to run some Native Americans off of their land and slaughter them for non-compliance, or try to force some African Americans to work in your fields. Good old American traditions. "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:13 PM:

" redo: I do know what makes this country great and it is not because we have an overabundance of foriegners, it is because we have freedom. Now if you want to have your foriegn celebrations do it there. Break out a calendar and see what OUR National holdays are celebrated. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:55 AM:

" I guess the guy was at two other Festa's and did the same thing. That is why there was law enforement present. This guy made statements that he will be at every single bullfight to follow and will do the same thing. Oh and apprently he was flashing a badge of some sort...not sure why a person would come alone to an event with 3000 people, to intrupt it and then think that he could peacefully walk away. I am just glad that for his sake the police were present because it could have been worse and that's not what I would want anyone to ever see, let alone all the kids that were present. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:52 AM:

" Galtguy....I was directly across from the initial altercation. The guy jumped over the rail and into the outterring. I saw a box of the velcro/spears get thrown into the ring and a stuggle. The cops (sherrifs) ran over, jumped in and tried to control the fight. The "so called" officer, then jumped into the ring and ran across and into the corrals. Luckily for him, the bull was contained. He tried to get out but could not, so he walked back in and then a struggle again ensued with those trying to remove him from the arena. Apprently he was trying to grab a spear to take with him as evidence of the metal object used to pierce the bull. Everyone was very upset and confused. Some were scared not knowing what was going on. Then the guy made his way into the back where the bull trailer was and another struggle ensued, trying to get him to leave. This went on for a very long period of time. There were around 10 Sherrif patrol cars at the scene, the news and so on. It was our tax payers money at work if you know what I mean. "

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dogs4you wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:48 AM:

" I guess PETA was to busy with the circus to show up. On Escalon-Bellota road there is a small bull ring, it is called bloodless bull fighting. No bull was harmed while make this post. The idea is to pull the bulls tail 5 times which accounts for a "kill". The bull fighters are more in harms way than the bull could ever be. Now a stick with a nail in it, thats another story and anyone doing that should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Perhaps have his proatate check with it. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:46 AM:

" Midtowner...no comment...you are clearly not aware of what makes this country great! The fact that we are a melting pot of cultures. I assume that you think Cinco De Mayo souldn't be celebrated either-get a life. This event doesn't effect you or anyone else that doesn't want to be apart of it. It is not taught or celebrated in our schools or preached to our youth. This is a group of people who celebrate their culture and have for many years in this region. They have every right to diplay their pride for their culture. "

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Galtguy wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:22 AM:

" The term "Officer" used to describe these "Investigators" is an insult to all of the Sworn Peace Officers out there who have to come to these guys rescue ALL the time. These "Officers" are not POST certified, nor do they take an oath, the only reason they have arrest powers is due to a special law ( California Corporations Code 14502) that under very special circumstances grants them a very specific set of authorities. Most of the time they get way in over their head and need to be "rescued".

So "redonkulous" what really happened Friday night? Did this cop wanna be show up with the LEO's or were they called after? "

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midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 11:15 AM:

" Maybe it's time to uphold American traditions. If you want your foriegn traditions then travel to the country of origin. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 10:52 AM:

" cogito- you hit the nail on the head by saying that you would take your grandson to this event! This is not a cockfight, dog fight or anything else where you watch something being mamed and tortured to death. These events have been held at this location for years. Why NOW?! This guy who jumped in the ring was a total lunatic. What if he had been mauled?! What if he opened the gate to let the bull "be free". We didn't know what he was capable of doing. These bullflghts are deep with tradition, 90% of the announcing is in Portugese and the ceromonies include our national anthem and other special recognition. It's not an underground society used for finacial gain or animal cruelty. What is happening to our nation! What is happening to our traditions. This is sad. "

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Cogito wrote on Jun 1, 2009 10:12 AM:

" I've been to these bullfights put on by the Portuguese for years. They have princesses, and food, and lots of pomp and ceremony. There is not a hint of trying to hide what's going on. The last one I attended was standing room only, and the arena holds a large crowd. I will probably take my 5 year old grandson to the one in October. In all the bloodless bullfighting I've seen in the arena, the only thing I've seen hurt is a human being, never an animal. Everyone should attend, it's a very cool thing. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 9:45 AM:

" JBhiker-The event was held on behalf of the SES Portugese Hall in Elk Grove for their annual Holy Ghost Portuguese Festa. See it on their website:
http://elkgroveses.com/ It was held in Thornton because Elk Grove does not have an arena for such an event. It has been held in Thornton for the past few years. The only bullfights that take place in Thornton are associated with a religious celebration such as the Holy GHost Festa or the Festa in October which has been celebrated for many years. I still have my ticket from Friday and it clearly states it's association with the Religious Celebration. LNS did not do their homework, otherwise they would have spoke to the President and Vice President of SES and understood that the event was not illegal. Now the spears and injury to the animal, that's another story. That obviously is not legal, but the event was. "

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jbhiker wrote on Jun 1, 2009 9:03 AM:

" Looks like LNS does its homework and it is illegal for a bunch of drunks to gang up on a poor animal and torture it - Hye.. like the way Gangs act in the park!
California State Law Section 597M:
It shall be unlawful for any person to promote, advertise, stage, hold, manage, conduct, participate in, engage in, or carry on any bullfight exhibition, any bloodless bullfight contest or
exhibition, or any similar contest or exhibition, whether for amusement or gain or otherwise; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit rodeos or to prohibit measures necessary to the safety of participants at rodeos.
This section shall not, however, be construed as prohibiting bloodless bullfights, contests, or exhibitions held in connection with religious celebrations or religious festivals.
Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 8:16 AM:

" I happen to be there friday night and have been to these events for the past 20 years. This is the first time I remember seeing something like this happen. We didn't know who the guy was...he could have been a terrorist trying to blow the place up. Those guys did right by tackling him but did wrong by flighting law enforcement. This ACI group is a joke. Before you know it, riding horses is going to be inhumane because the saddle rubs there back! I am not saying that using nails is un-cruel but there was a better way of going about it and ACI made themselves look just as shameless as those PETA fools. "

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redonkulous wrote on Jun 1, 2009 8:13 AM:

" Illegal in Calf.????? If that is true then why have bullfights been going on for the past 20+ years up and down california? These are not hidden events....they include local athorities, the fire dept. and also an ambulance on statndby incase of injury, which is all paid for by the organization who is sponsoring it. Sounds like LNS has some more research to do! "

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educator wrote on Jun 1, 2009 7:09 AM:

" I wonder if that woman on Elm Street was enjoying the bullfight. "

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ra wrote on Jun 1, 2009 6:55 AM:

" Use of the government official term "investigator" to describe an activist is a little out there. This action was a publicity stunt by an extremist group and LNS was suckered into paying for their ad. "

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